Technical Officer (Simulation)

1 x Full time, fixed term appointment until December 2025
1 x Full time, 6-month fixed term appointment 
Professional level 4 salary $66,471 to $70,665
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Provide support to academic staff teaching Simulated Learning Activities within the Faculty of Health

About the Position
As a Technical Officer (Simulation), you will provide support to academic staff teaching Simulated Learning Activities in the Faculty of Health. Ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all clinical simulation spaces across the Faculty of Health your duties will include:

• Set up and monitor the clinical equipment, teaching models, stock and health care supplies, using prescribed lists and in a timely fashion, to ensure smooth running of all teaching activities, including the modification of teaching spaces to meet specific requirements of a variety of teaching activities.
• Maintain at all times, the clinical equipment and teaching models in operating order according to the manufacturers’ instructions to ensure equipment is available and in good working order at all times.
• Operate, monitor and demonstrate to students and academic staff the safe use of the simulation equipment.
• Participate in the selection and purchase of equipment, assist with the maintenance of an accurate inventory of equipment and stock

About You
To be successful, you will possess:

• Completion of a diploma level or other relevant qualification with relevant work-related experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Awareness and knowledge of safe working practices, regulations and procedures, possession of Senior First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain, and capacity to implement Equal Opportunity and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies.
• Ability to prepare and use equipment and associated software systems.
• Awareness and knowledge of safe working practices and WHS regulations, especially relating to storage and disposal of biological materials and chemicals.
• Demonstrated clinical simulation skills including maintenance of facilities, equipment and practice supplies, accurate record keeping, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and to adapt to a changing and flexible work environment, while maintaining initiative, self-motivation, and discipline.
• Possess a working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office applications, and an aptitude to use on-line procurement systems and databases.

To view the responsibilities of the role please click on the: Position Profile

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 4 and the base salary will be in the range $66,471 to $70,665 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $77,771 to $82,678 per annum including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to build a bigger, better and stronger university
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• An enviable lifestyle within the unique and spectacular Northern Territory
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• 17% superannuation
• 6 weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian University / NT Government for Long Service Leave
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion please contact Cathryn Hoyne on 08 8946 73***or email *************@cdu.edu.au 

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 71***or email **************@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our university community feels that they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected university in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community is inclusive of all our staff, students and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTIQ+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.
 
You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: Tuesday 20th February 2024